History and Geography 800

History and Geography 800

History and Geography 800 focuses on American History, covering the subject from early exploration through the present day, with special emphasis given to the Civil War and to inventions and technology of the 19th and early 20th centuries. These areas of focus target three major content strands: History, Geography, and Government and Citizenship.

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following:

Understand how conflict between the American colonies and Great Britain led to American independence.

Understand political, economic, and social changes that occurred in the United States during the 19th century, including changes resulting from the Industrial Revolution, and explain how these changes led to:

movement into the western frontier, and

conflict among sections of the United States.

Describe the causes and effects of the Civil War and its aftermath.

Describe the causes and effects of both World Wars.

Understand some of the key challenges facing American society in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.